CPA Firms Increasing Utilization Of CIS Technology

Abstract

Approximately 1,500 Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firms located throughout the United States were surveyed in 1997, 1998, and 1999 to determine the extent of information technology adoption and utilization.  Overall, the results of the surveys indicate that over the three year period of time, both sole-practitioner and multiple-owner CPA firms increased significantly their utilization of information technology.  Additionally, it appears that over the three year period most CPA firms also increased their expenditures for information technology.